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November 25, 2011
Mesa's Evermore Nevermore to Close in December
In 2009, Bob and Debbie Leeper brought their geeky sensibilities and steampunk addictions to Mesa and set up Evermore Nevermore at 127 W. Main Street on Halloween night. Two years later, they've decided to close up shop. "It is with gut-wrenching sadness and overwhelming regre ... More >>
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August 15, 2011
Five Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Phoenix
America's Taco Shop -- mmm. Talk about a tough choice. There's no way to offer up the whole enchilada in one post when it comes to Valley Mexican restaurants -- but here's a start. What's your fave? Tell us in the comments. Here are five of ours. 1. America's Taco ShopWe've sampled nearl ... More >>
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August 8, 2011
Five Favorite Curry Dishes in Metro Phoenix
Wynter Holden Yellow curry with chicken at Yupha. We're not trying curry favor or anything, but we feel compelled to share with you a few of Chow Bella's favorite curry dishes in the Valley. Some of our choices are Thai, others Indian. All are divine. Have some faves of your own? Do return ... More >>
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May 2, 2011
April 2011 Restaurant Openings and Closings
Wynter Holden Churn loves youAs we say goodbye to a beautiful April, let's take one last look at the new restaurants she left us with and the few that she took with her. Restaurants (and other Food-Related Establishments) That Opened in April 2011 Jesse James Ice Cream Parlor, North Phoeni ... More >>
Culture
March 3, 2011
Quick PHX 2011: Collector's Edition
Wynter Holden Churn loves youAs we say goodbye to a beautiful April, let's take one last look at the new restaurants she left us with and the few that she took with her. Restaurants (and other Food-Related Establishments) That Opened in April 2011 Jesse James Ice Cream Parlor, North Phoeni ... More >>
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February 14, 2011
No V-Day Reso? D.I.Y. Dinner Ideas for Tonight
Who needs to leave the house? You can make these scrumptious crepes yourself.I hate to break it to you, love birds, but it you weren't an early bird this year, you might have a tough time getting a last minute dinner reservation for Valentine's Day. I've heard that some local hot spots hav ... More >>
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January 10, 2011
2011 Top Food Trends: Home Cookin'
flickr.com/creative commons/Daniel Semper Last week local chefs shared restaurant predictions with Michele Laudig, and Wynter Holden mused about her high hopes for Steampunk cooking to trend in 2011. Taking a look closer to hearth and home, here are trends we think will influence the way we garde ... More >>
Blogs
December 21, 2010
Cookie Showdown: And the Winner Is . . .
The Chow Bella team came out in force for our latest food showdown, this time a battle of holiday cookie recipes. Thank goodness somebody showed up with a gallon of milk! I had an entire plate filled with all kinds of baked treats, and somehow I had to taste through them all and pick a winne ... More >>
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December 21, 2010
2010 Redux: Best Food Battles
All photos by Wynter Holden except #3 by Jonathan McNamara.As we bid farewell to the year and look ahead to 2011, for the next two weeks Chow Bella contributors will bring you some greatest hits from 2010. We've already highlighted Carol Blonder's most memorable food-related books. Today, ... More >>
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December 15, 2010
Cookie Showdown: Adulterated Mother-in-Law Macaroons
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each da ... More >>
News
May 20, 2010
Big Brains: Check Out the Talented Finalists for Our First-Ever Awards for Emerging Creatives
Cookie exchanges are a staple at every holiday office party, including the offices of Chow Bella. But the contributors to this blog are a cutthroat bunch, and with an inordinate amount of trash talk thrown about, our cookie exchange quickly became a cookie showdown. Check back here each da ... More >>
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April 27, 2010
Ask the Critic: Do You Get Free Food?
New acquaintances are always curious about the life of a food critic, and in particular, the supposed glamour that comes with the job. I can't tell you how many times people have asked me about getting free food.The truth is, I go out anonymously, and I always pay for meals I'm reviewing, using a co ... More >>
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April 13, 2010
Thin Mint Showdown: Thin Mint Pudding Cup
Jonathan MacNamaraIt's what's on the inside that counts...One can never have enough Thin Mints. At least that's what we thought until Managing Editor Amy Silverman brought in a dozen unsold boxes to a recent Chow Bella meeting. If one must make lemonade when life hands one lemons, we theorize ... More >>
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March 31, 2010
Club Candids: Phoenix Fashion Week Spring Preview at the W Hotel
Adriane GoetzIn their spring best at the W Hotel in Scottsdale.Phoenix Fashion Week 2010 kicked off Thursday night at the W Hotel in Scottsdale. Fashionable folks sipped pricey cocktails as they waited (and waited ... see Wynter Holden's review) for the show to begin. Check out the scene in o ... More >>
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March 29, 2010
And the Caramelpalooza Winners Are....
Heather HalesAs far as we're concerned, everyone was a winner Friday night -- sampling a tasty, creative assortment of caramels under the stars in central Phoenix, as Chow Bella and Smeeks celebrated our first-ever Caramelpalooza. Wynter Holden will parse the competition later this week i ... More >>
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March 27, 2010
Caramelpalooza Winners to be Announced Monday
Big, chewy thanks to the chefs who came out last night to make our first Chow Bella event -- Caramelpalooza,co-sponsored by Smeeks -- a sweet success. (And showers of caramels on the fine folks from Smeeks, who worked so hard to help us make it all happen.)We'll announce the winners Monday here o ... More >>
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February 19, 2010
10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Jersey Shore Parties, Pin-up Girls, T-Pain, and More
www.mtv.comGet a fake bake like Angelina "Jolie" Pivarnick at Sandbar's Jersey Shore party tonight.Colorful doesn't even begin to describe the eclectic array of inexpensive events on tap for this weekend. There's a candy-themed dance party at Afterlife that's guaranteed to satisfy your sweet to ... More >>
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February 19, 2010
Arty Girl: SMoCA, ASU Art Museum, and the Heard Museum Go Off Tonight
http://www.flickr.com/photos/sunshinecity/2337456192/Please, take your time to think about this important decision.Life's full of tough choices.Tonight, Valley art enthusiasts have their pick of the litter with three big events happening at three different museums across town: Scottsdale Museum o ... More >>
Blogs
November 26, 2009
Stuffing Showdown: And the Winner Is . . .
One week ago, we gave you the first installment of daily posts in our special Stuffing Showdown, and now I'm here as the so-called celebrity judge to tell you which one of our contributors came up with the tastiest rendition of Thanksgiving stuffing. But I'm not going to tell you the winne ... More >>
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November 25, 2009
10 Things Under $10 This Thanksgiving Weekend
The Limit Club is scheduled to perform on Friday at The Firehouse in downtown Phoenix.Turkey Day is almost upon us, which means there's five straight nights of drinking and debauchery ahead. There's gonna be plenty of fun and frolicking to be had starting tonight through Sunday, with much of it h ... More >>
Culture
November 5, 2009
"Polychromic Outthrusts" at Eye Lounge Demonstrates Lisa Marie Sipe's Waxing Talent
The Limit Club is scheduled to perform on Friday at The Firehouse in downtown Phoenix.Turkey Day is almost upon us, which means there's five straight nights of drinking and debauchery ahead. There's gonna be plenty of fun and frolicking to be had starting tonight through Sunday, with much of it h ... More >>
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September 18, 2009
10 Things Under $10 This Weekend: Pirates, Psychobillies, and Creepy Bunnies
The Bay Area's Nobunny will terrorize the Trunk Space on Saturday night. There are gonna be two kinds of people in the Valley this weekend: Those who can afford to go to Fall Frenzy, and those who can't. Given the $50-$60 price tag for tickets, its to be expected that a few thrifty types might consi ... More >>
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June 5, 2009
What's On Tap for This Weekend's Art Detour: Fixed-gear Bikers, Devilish Artists, and More
The fixed-gear documentary Death Pedal is scheduled to be screened at Grandiose.
Blogs
May 1, 2009
What's On Tap for Tonight's First Friday: UFOs, Back Ted N-Ted, and DJs galore
Close encounters of the weird kind are scheduled to take place at tonight's First Friday. Someone better call in Mulder and Scully, because there's gonna be a UFO sighting going down during tonight's First Friday in downtown Phoenix. Or at least, that's what the people at the Firehouse (1015 ... More >>
Blogs
April 20, 2009
Countdown to Crave Arizona
In the wake of the tens of thousands of people who flooded into the Scottsdale Civic Plaza this past weekend for the Scottsdale Culinary Festival (stay tuned for Jonathan McNamara and Wynter Holden's coverage on Chow Bella today), it's time to look to the other side of summer for the next big food-c ... More >>
Culture
March 5, 2009
Shop PHX
In the wake of the tens of thousands of people who flooded into the Scottsdale Civic Plaza this past weekend for the Scottsdale Culinary Festival (stay tuned for Jonathan McNamara and Wynter Holden's coverage on Chow Bella today), it's time to look to the other side of summer for the next big food-c ... More >>
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February 13, 2009
Arty Girl: SMoCA's Seriously Funny Stuff
Being the avid New Times reader that you undoubtedly are (oh, you!), you've probably already heard of the opening of "Seriously Funny" tonight at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. If you haven't, just click here so my fellow writer, Wynter Holden, can fill you in.So, yes, there's an opening ton ... More >>
Blogs
December 11, 2008
Bounty Hunter: Make a Twilight Xmas Tree (for enjoying or destroying)
If you're like me, then you take your tree-decorating seriously. When I saw the holiday themes out this year (if you haven't noticed, ornaments come and go in cycles) I was less than thrilled. Snowflakes? zzZZZZ. A lodge-style moose, lanterns and flannel ornaments? Seriously, does this look li ... More >>
Blogs
December 10, 2008
Bounty Hunter: Buy stuff today, get karma points
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
Blogs
October 20, 2008
The Skinny: Battle of the Bulge at Tempe Marketplace
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
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October 7, 2008
Veggie Boy: Phoenicia Cafe
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
Blogs
October 3, 2008
This Weekend: First Friday, SMoCA and Haunt of the Living Dead
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
Blogs
September 26, 2008
Podcast: Love Phoenix or Leave Phoenix Continued
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
Culture
June 5, 2008
Summer Guide 2008
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
News
November 23, 2006
Letters From the Issue of Thursday, November 23, 2006
This time of year, there's a lot of talk about thinking of others instead of yourself. Whether it's shopping for the perfect holiday present for your sweetie or picking an angel off the Salvation Army tree, there really is something to be said for the joy of giving. Aww, can't you just smell the...h ... More >>
Culture
May 11, 2006
Art Scene
Current exhibitions, installations, and shows
Calendar
November 10, 2005
Slam Bang
Video artists of resistance
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November 3, 2005
See Fido Fetch
Big dog flight at Encanto
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October 27, 2005
Bite Me
Bloody good show
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October 13, 2005
This Year's Models
Fast cars & chicks at Cricket
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September 29, 2005
Wing Ding
Learning to 'fly
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September 29, 2005
Flight Club
Stair masters do battle at Arizona Center
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September 22, 2005
Sin-sational
BlackMoods rising
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September 15, 2005
Give Peace a Trance
Good vibrations in Tucson
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September 8, 2005
Rolling Tombstones
Texas trio back from the dead
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September 8, 2005
Growing Paints
The art of Seduce
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September 1, 2005
New Waves
Seismic surfs the '60s
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September 1, 2005
Hot Dogs
Dachshunds relish dash for charity cash
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August 4, 2005
Geek Chic
Get your game on at HexaCon 15
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July 7, 2005
Space Cases
Trekkies make a splash at Federation Pool Party
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